The Power of Lifelong Learning: Connecting Through Culture and Community
# The Power of Lifelong Learning: Connecting Through Culture and Community
Learning doesn't stop at graduation. Some of the most valuable lessons come from stepping outside our professional bubbles and exploring the world through different lenses.
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a Lifelong Learning initiative organized by the ISB Alumni network—a guided tour of the Indian Music Experience Museum in Bengaluru. It was a reminder that growth happens in unexpected places.
Why Lifelong Learning Matters
In product management, we talk constantly about user empathy, understanding contexts, and thinking beyond our assumptions. Engaging with art, culture, and history exercises exactly those muscles.
The Indian Music Experience Museum isn't just a collection of artifacts—it's an interactive journey through the evolution of Indian music, from classical traditions to Bollywood beats.
Staying Curious
The best product thinkers I know share one trait: relentless curiosity. They read widely, explore broadly, and never stop asking questions.
Whether it's a museum visit, a new podcast, or a conversation with someone from a completely different field—these experiences shape how we think and ultimately how we build.
Never stop learning. Never stop exploring.
Shreya skipped presentations and built real AI products.
Shreya Doreswamy was part of the August 2025 cohort at Curious PM, alongside 15 other talented participants.